Patient Care

The mission of the American College of Physicians (ACP) is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. ACP membership includes over 118,000 physicians in general internal medicine and related subspecialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology, neurology, pulmonary disease, oncology, infectious diseases, allergy and immunology, and geriatrics.

The American Rhinologic Society’s mission is to serve, represent and advance the science and the ethical practice of rhinology. The Society promotes excellence in patient care, research and education in Rhinology and Skull Base Disorders. The American Rhinologic Society is dedicated to providing communication and fellowship to the members of the Rhinologic Community through on-going medical education, patient advocacy, and social programs. The ARS continuing medical education activities serve to enhance clinical skills and promote research.

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) was founded in 1905 as an international, professional and scientific society which focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine. Today, the Society has approximately 12,500 members who help prevent and fight respiratory diseases through research, education, patient care and advocacy. The Society's long range goal is to decrease morbidity and mortality from respiratory disorders and life threatening acute illnesses.

This agency manages and coordinates no-cost charitable child transport patient programs on behalf of children who need access to medical research centers and disease-specific treatment programs. Some medical institutions and programs being served by CAF include: University of Florida, Clinical Research Center; Eastern Virginia Medical School; Palestine Children's Relief Fund; National Institutes of Health; American Academy of Dermatology; University of Texas Medical School; St. Lukes Hospital (St. Louis, MO); Baylor College of Medicine; and Adoption Exchange Association. CAF helps sponsor National Patient Transport Helpline (NPATH)--1-800-296-1217-- a referral service for child patients on charitable long-distance air medical transport options.

Hospice Patients Alliance, Inc. (HPA) was formed by hospice staff and other health care professionals to promote quality hospice services for all patients, whether enrolled in a licensed hospice, residing at home or in a facility. HPA provides information about hospice services, directly assists patients, families and caregivers in resolving difficulties with hospice services, and promotes better quality hospice care throughout the United States.

The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care advances the understanding and practice of patient- and family-centered care. In partnership with patients, families, and health care professionals, the Institute seeks to integrate these concepts into all aspects of health care. The Institute accomplishes its mission through education, consultation, and technical assistance; materials development and information dissemination; research; and strategic partnerships. The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care is a non-profit organization founded in 1992.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is a not-for-profit organization leading the improvement of health care throughout the world. Founded in 1991 and based in Boston, MA, IHI is a catalyst for change, cultivating innovative concepts for improving patient care and implementing programs for putting those ideas into action. Thousands of health care providers participate in IHI's groundbreaking work.

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